Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza – No Red Sauce!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Delicious Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza recipe with a twist

Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza – No Red Sauce!

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

Fat

20g

This Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza recipe is a unique take on traditional pizza recipes. The use of a pesto base instead of traditional red sauce provides a refreshing twist on the classic flavor profile. Adding fresh arugula on top after baking gives the pizza a burst of freshness and a crunchy texture that complements the tangy goat cheese. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Though the pizza crust is store-bought, this recipe is still relatively healthy and can be customized with different toppings to suit your taste preferences.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2.	Roll out pizza crust and spread pesto sauce on top.
3.	Layer thinly sliced roma tomatoes on top of the pesto layer.
4.	Break goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
5.	Place thinly sliced garlic on top of the goat cheese.
6.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
7.	Remove pizza from the oven and immediately add fresh arugula on top.
8.	Drizzle with olive oil and serve hot.

PROS

This pizza is a unique twist on traditional pizza with its pesto base and no red sauce.

The goat cheese provides a creamy and tangy flavor while the arugula adds freshness and crunch.

CONS

Although this pizza is relatively healthy due to its fresh ingredients, the pre-made pizza crust can be high in calories and processed ingredients.

This pizza may not be suitable for those with a dairy or nut allergy due to the pesto and goat cheese ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pizza contains nutrients such as lycopene from the tomatoes, vitamin K from the arugula, and healthy fats from the olive oil and goat cheese.
Pesto sauce contains basil, which has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. While the pizza crust should be eaten in moderation, it can provide a source of carbohydrates for energy.

	1 unbaked pizza crust
	6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
	3 roma tomatoes , thinly sliced
	1 package seasoned goat cheese
	2 cloves garlic , peeled and thinly sliced
	1 cup fresh arugula
	1 teaspoon olive oil